Russia and the US cannot find common ground

(Baonghean.vn) - US State Department spokesman John Kirby said on July 8 that the relationship between Russia and the US is very complicated as the two countries do not share views on all issues.

Russian President Putin and US President Obama. Photo: AP.

"The relationship between the US and Russia is very complicated when the two countries disagree on many areas. There have been issues where the two countries have found common ground in the past and the US hopes to continue to cooperate with Russia, for example on the issue of Syria. There are many tensions on the remaining issues, one of which is the issue of Ukraine and the Minsk Agreement," said Mr. Kirby.

"The United States continues to discuss with Russia the option of extending the ceasefire in Syria. The US Department of Defense and the Russian military are ready for dialogue regarding aviation safety and situational awareness in Syria after Russia pushes back the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) organization in Syria," Mr. Kirby shared at a press conference on July 8.

He also affirmed that the US and Russia regularly discuss the threats that IS and al-Nusra militants continue to pose in Syria and efforts to end the war in this country.

Last week, the Washington Post reported that the Obama administration had asked Russia for new military cooperation to fight terrorist groups in Syria.

Thanh Hien

(According to Tass)